Turkish authorities announced today that the eastern province of Van was hit by an earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage, said the AFAD agency in a statement, adding that on-site assessments are ongoing. "The earthquake struck the TuลŸba district at 08:52 in the morning at a depth of 7 kilometers, with tremors also felt in surrounding provinces," added the authority.